Have you ever thought about how the COVID-19 pandemic affected African economies? Researchers used a real cool method called wavelet multiscale coherence to check how global markets and African bonds were connected during the time of the coronavirus outbreak. This study was done from January 2019 un
Ever wondered how much it takes to fight climate change? Well, bigwigs from rich countries finally agreed on a plan after two weeks of talks at the annual climate conference. They promised to give poorer nations $300 billion each year by 2035. Sounds great, right? Not quite. Experts say we actually
At a recent climate conference in Baku, countries agreed to increase climate finance for poorer nations to $300 billion annually. This new target replaces the previous goal of $100 billion per year by 2020, which was met two years late. The agreement is seen as a way to keep the clean energy boom gr
Imagine trying to fix a global problem like climate change. One of the biggest issues at the recent climate summit was money. Rich nations offered $300 billion towards the $1. 3 trillion needed, but they wanted the rest to come from private investors and new taxes. Countries that are less wealthy di
Universal's "Wicked" is casting a spell worldwide, projected to rake in around $165 million in its opening weekend. The majority of this comes from North America, with an estimated $117 million, while the international box office contributes about $48 million. This debut makes "Wicked" the biggest o
Climate change is making the world hotter, and that's causing problems for people who work outdoors, like construction workers. These jobs need a lot of physical effort, so when it's hot, it can be tough to keep up the same pace. A recent study looked at many other studies to see how heat affects ho
Ever wondered what goes into making a super-fast camera sensor? Sony Semiconductor Solutions just dropped a new global shutter image sensor that's all about speed. This is not your typical consumer camera sensor, though. It's designed for industrial use, like in security or machinery. The star of th
Imagine health records as a complex puzzle. While technology offers us the ability to create intricate, global health data, it's not just about the tech. The feelings and training of health workers play a huge role. When they feel valued and are well-equipped, they're more likely to follow protocols
Hey there, imagine this: Russia's been upset ever since President Biden agreed to let Ukraine use U. S. -made missiles. This decision could lead to big trouble, according to Vladimir Putin's close associate, Dmitry Medvedev. Ukraine launched one of these missiles, called ATACMS, and Russia didn't l
Ever wished you could read a voice message instead of listening to it? WhatsApp has just made that possible! The messaging app, owned by Meta, is rolling out a new feature called voice message transcripts. This handy tool is perfect for when you're on the go or in a noisy place. It's similar to a fe
